Daniel Bennett (1760 - 1826)

William Bennett ( 1790 - 1844)

Daniel Bennett lived in Faringdon House. He owned and ran a very successful shipping company. He died in 1826 leaving a very substantial fortune including Faringdon House and the title of Lord of the Manor to his son William.In 1836 William was appointed Lord High Sherrif of Berkshire. He lived at Faringdon House until he died in 1844 of a protracted illness.The Bennett family owned and lived in the house until 1919.